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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.50, 1,226.67 and 453.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.50, 1,226.67 and 453.46 is: 679.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.50 : 1,226.67 = 453.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.50/1,226.67 = 453.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.50x = 1,226.67 × 453.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.50x = 556,245.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,245.78/818.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.59

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